TRANSCOM24R009 Bremerhaven TC.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

CARGO TALLY & CHECKER SERVICES

BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY

RFI NUMBER TRANSCOM24R009

1. Purpose.

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR SOLICITATION OF ANY KIND. USTRANSCOM is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals for this requirement.

This RFI should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to take or not take any action. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM as market research to facilitate decision making (i.e., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns, etc.)

and will not be disclosed outside the Government. Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Please note that USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes; large and small business concerns, to include all the socioeconomic categories. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 488320. The Government anticipates issuing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period of performance of 01 April 2025 – 30 September 2030.

2. Description/Scope.

USTRANSCOM is seeking sources that possess the availability and capability to provide Cargo Tally and Checker (TC) services at the Port of Bremerhaven, Germany in connection with the import and export of Defense Transportation System (DTS) sponsored cargo. TC services will cover the full spectrum of cargo accountability, movement, and its documentation of US Military cargo (e.g. containers, vehicles, breakbulk, and rotary or fixed wing aircraft) transitioning through the Port of Bremerhaven. Operational tasks shall include but not limited to all labor, equipment, tools, ladders lighting, safety equipment (traffic cones, signage) documents, materials, office supplies, and/or miscellaneous supplies/materials needed to provide all TC service needed for the import/export movement of USG cargo as required for vessel, truck, and rail (loading & discharging), port reception/disposition, cargo staging location(s), intra port transfers, stuffing/unstuffing, cargo prep, and inventory or warehoused Government provided dunnage and tiedown materials. Required information and provide it to the port authorities using the Bremische Hafentelematik (BHT) system to fulfill the requirement of the German Customs for export shipments. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is included (Attachment 3).

3. Information Requested.

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to complete the Information Sheet (Attachment 1) and submit detailed responses to the questions on the attached Market Research Survey (Attachment 2). Your responses to the questions on the Market Research Survey (Attachment 2) should be no more than five (5) pages. Your answers will help us determine the most suitable approach to acquire these services.

4. Submission Information.

Responses to this RFI must be submitted via e-mail to Otto Roberts and Cassandra Range at otto.d.roberts.civ@mail.mil and cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil no later than 2:00PM (Central Time U.S.) 10 May 2024.

Points of Contact (POC):

Otto Roberts Cassandra Range Contract Specialist Contracting Officer otto.d.roberts.civ@mail.mil cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil

Attachments:

1. Information Sheet

2. Market Research Survey

3. DRAFT Performance Work Statement dated 01 April 2024 mailto:otto.d.roberts.civ@mail.mil mailto:cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil mailto:otto.d.roberts.civ@mail.mil mailto:cassandra.a.range.civ@mail.mil

2. Description/Scope.